1985 380Sl mercedes Marroon original paint what do you recommend to clean polish
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Depending on the condition of the paint, you may need to use a light compound to remove any oxidation. I have used a compound called Menzerna, with a high speed buffer. If your paint looks good, you can proceed to waxing with the Collinite 476. Do a section at a time. The wax will give a deep gloss and does seem to last for a very long time. I used it on my boat that was used in saltwater, and it looked great and protected the surface, making it easy to clean after a day of fishing.
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I've had good luck using nufinish polish followed by this Collinite 476. I have also used Colllinite #840 Pre-wax Cleaner and their 870 cleaner wax (separately) followed by the 476 but if your paint is a clear coat Collinite doesn't recommend 840 or 870 on dark colors like yours. I used it on my dark gray 83 RX-7 without any harm so I am not sure why they don't recommend.
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Use a primer that will cover any type of paint, then repaint with the white. Primer is the key to getting fresh paint to adhere to previously painted surfaces. I use Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer for All Surfaces. Well worth the money.
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Can you paint right on them? Then can you use polish remover and start over?
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Use a liquid brass polish. For additional information on Tarn-X, please visit this page: http://www.hermansilver.com/tarn-x.htm. Jeffrey Herman Herman Silver Restoration & Conservation PO Box 786 West Warwick, RI 02893 800/339-0417, 401/461-6840, Fax: 401/461-6841 jeff@hermansilver.com http://www.hermansilver.com
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I would spritz it with water and let it soften before trying to remove, the paint should be alright. As always, apply a good coat of wax after using the polishing compound.
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If you want anything to properly adhere you're going to want to scuff, prime, sand, and topcoat. It's a gloss finish paint will eventually flake off with rock chips or carwashes.
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The preperation of the paint is the most important step. Using it on my wife's car, 2005 model, and the car is still in showroom condition. Wax goes on nicely, apply only in one direction, polish it up with a microfiver cloth and use a second one to buff it to a beautiful sheen. Gives great depth to the paintwork and gives that nice wet look. works even better when applied with a polisher, I use an orbital polisher. Waxing is the final step to achieve the wet look finish. Wax doesn't last as long as sealants/polishes. I'm a bit of a detailing nut, so I apply wax every week when washing the car. I've noticed that it is still effective after a month and still gives that nice beading effect in the rain. Another bonus of this product, during normal weekly commuting, especially in the rain, the car seems to stay cleaner for longer as the dirt battles to find grip on the super slippery surface. I've tried various products and am very happy with P21S - finally found the rpoduct that I'll stick with. I also use Autoglym Super Resin Polish as the sealant, Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish as the polish. Don't forget to clay the vehicle at least once every six months to get rid of all the oxidation and garbage that collects on the paintwork. Chemical Guys have some nice products for dark coloured vehicles like yours. Hope the info helped.
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The 3 step paint treatment from Meguiars recommends using the 3 products: Compound for removing swirl marks, contamination, scratches and rust. Polish for dark colored cars to enrich the color. Wax to protect the paint. If your paint is in mint condition, you probably don't need Compounding and you can go directly to Waxing. By the way, this is the best Wax ever !!
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I would use Klasse All-in-one wax-cleaner-polish for the exterior. It's mainly for paint but states it works great on glass, and headlights and does not stain rubber. I just used mine and it's great!
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I highly recommend a finish coat. Not required, but once dirty impossible to clean without re-sanding and re-finishing. You can get a flat or satin finish if you don't want gloss.
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It's not high polish, looks more like the brad blasted that gerber use for a while. It does rust if I don't treat it. Inactually started using turtle wax on it after cleaning and that keeps it blemish free.
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Use a gloss black primer, and then paint *extremely* light coats of chrome, building it up slowly. I find that 2-3 coats works best, and it dries very quickly in between coats. I have looked everywhere for a "manual" or directions, but have not found one, so the info I am giving you is based on my own tests. I tried it many different ways, and only gloss black with light chrome coats gave me the high polish results I was looking for. It should also be sealed if it's going to be even lightly handled, and again the sealing should be done with a very light hand. I would recommend testing on plastic spoons to make sure you have things right before you go to model, as stripping this stuff is a real PITA. Happy Painting!
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I would try MAAS. It removes stains and polishes without any damage. I have tried other suggested products and concoctions and this is the only one that I feel safe using on my precious metals. It is amazing!
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I would strongly recommend the cleaner first. I cleaned my original leather rear seats on my 69 firebird and then used the conditioner. They look like new!
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I can't get any White car to shine LOL. Through doing proper prep work.. Claying. Using a Pre wax cleaner such as (ultimate polish or M205 along with a Dual action polisher) . IF you car looks like the picture on the ULtimate compound bottled, then you might have to do that step before. The best I could do was make the car look like new again. Carnauba waxes offer the best look however there is a downside to theses waxes. They last about 2 weeks in 90+ weather.
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Treat this stuff just like POR-15 paint. Clean the surface, and use prep and ready. On bare metal or paint, I would scuff the surface 100 grit sandpaper too.
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I would clean the rust first by using a wire brush or sandpaper then wipe the surface. Then apply Plasti-Kote. Let it dry as it turns black. Then you can paint over it. Sand prior to painting if desired.